Amnesty International and Washtenaw Area Teens for Tomorrow, speaking in forums and joining peace marches and vigils? Mitch: "Zach and I have always been interested in politics. I believe it stems from the passionate political conver- sations our grandparents (Shirley and Herbie Miller of Livonia) and parents (Rick and Robin Goldsmith) engaged in. Zach and I have formed our own political opinions and our parents have supported those opinions." me Art Warehouse ow Beach (at Ore `+ e o Harbor MI 4832 • In addition to counter- recruitment, what are your other peace-related concerns? What spurred you to cre- . ate SAW, a group so suc- cessful MPW lists you both as "activists extra- ordinaire"? Mitch: "Zach and I had not previously been involved in the peace movement because we had felt shunned for being Jewish and supporting Israel. We had wanted to come out against the war and the Bush administration but felt there were no groups that wanted to hear what we had to say or cared any- way. This was until we found Michigan Peaceworks." How did you both become so politically active, hold- ing school government posts and membership in groups, including- Veterans for Peace, - Shelli Liebman Dorfman, staff writer aditeiie ilaeldieddite Detroit's Oldest Family Owned Jewelers Since 1911 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS NTIRE INVENTORY - MUST BE LIQUIDATED. . For information on Lincoln High Students Against War, or to make a donation to the organization, access the Web site: StudentsAgainstWartk. REPORT A DOER...: Know any Doers — people of any age doing interesting, meaningful things in heir lives outside of their jobs? ;Share suggestions with Ken Guten cohen, story development editor at (248) 351-5144 or e- mail: kcohen@thejewishnews.com . IA YDII1iWd for a change that now restricts mili- tary recruiters in full uniform to counseling offices for 18-minute appointments only with those who request them, rather than access to hallways and the cafeteria. Zach: "We are both staunch Zionists and supporters of Israel, yet we see people in the 'peace movement' defame it. SAW believes that peace between two sides is possible, and education is possible without demo- nizing one side. Peace and Zionism are very compatible, and all peace-loving people should stand in solidarity with Israel for overcoming, with grace and strength, all of her hardships and for being a beacon of democracy, hope and peace in such an unstable place in the world." El ( FINAL WEEK...EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD! AUBURN HILLS • 248) 335-1400 TROY • (248) .362-4500 ( 755 WEST BIG BEAVER @ 1-75 NATIONAL CITY CENTER IVION-THURS 4 15 1 BALDWIN ROAD ACROSS FROM GREAT LAKES CROSSING 10:00-7:00 • Flu-SAT 10:00-6:00 • SUN 12:00-5:00 • PERMIT q- -2005-005 , •=1 ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT MUST BE SOLD iN February 16 - 2006 15